Foundation Trains 130 Students in Human Rights and Civic Leadership
The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Nigeria has trained 130 students across four Nigerian universities as part of efforts to strengthen youth participation in governance and national development.
The initiative, known as the “Include Naija” project, is designed to promote fundamental human rights among young Nigerians and equip them with the skills required for active participation in democratic processes. The project runs from 2025 to 2027.
The programme is being implemented at the University of Abuja (Department of Political Science), the Centre for Peace and Development, Veritas University, Bwari; the Centre for Gender Studies, Nasarawa State University, Keffi; and the Centre for Gender Studies, Bayero University, Kano.
The 2025 democracy capacity-building workshop, held at the University of Abuja, featured Professor Yusuf Zoaka of the University of Abuja; Dr Hauwau Mainoma of Nasarawa State University; Dr Chibugo Lebechi of Veritas University; and Dame Ene Edeh of Equity Advocates.
A total of 50 students participated in the workshop, including 20 from the University of Abuja, and 15 each from Veritas University and Nasarawa State University.
Professor Zoaka spoke on representative democracy, democratic principles, and the rule of law, while Dr Lebechi examined citizens’ participation in policymaking through public consultations, citizen assemblies, and digital civic platforms.
Dr Mainoma highlighted social inclusion and equity advocacy, while Dame Edeh discussed practical strategies for civic engagement, including lobbying, advocacy, and grassroots mobilisation.
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